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What experiences and perspectives would you contribute to Town Meeting?
As a School Committee and Capital Planning Committee member, I served on the State of the Town Committee to help the town determine its next capital plan through a collaborative process across all town departments. In my former roles as co-chair of Parents’ Inter-School Council (PISC), TMMA (Town Meeting Members Association) Board, Ambrose School Council, and as Ambrose PTO President, I’ve worked with families, educators, and administrators to find solutions to our community’s challenges as well as opportunities for growth.
As a graduate from the London School for Economics as a Hansard Scholar and Northeastern University, I am an economist and worked in FinTech consulting for large financial institutions such as Freddie Mac and GE Capital. As an entrepreneur, I founded Luxxie Boston - featured in Forbes (twice!), The New York Times and The Boston Globe and in 2025 named "Best of Boston - Sustainability in Fashion" by Boston Magazine.
What are two or three issues facing Winchester that you think are most important and what are your positions on them?
- Budget - a robust financial plan that gives schools an opportunity to improve, but also looking at capital needs such as a solution for a new Muraco all while balancing the financial needs of all departments in town.
- Green Initiatives such as road and sidewalk safety - the more pedestrians/cyclists, the fewer cars on the road. But first we need to make it safe and take traffic calming measures.
- Affordability - a multi-generational Winchester is a thriving community that I am proud to call home.
What is a special challenge in your precinct that might not be faced in other precincts?
Precinct 5 is just a short bike ride away from the Town Center and some of our schools. Although this is lovely for families, road and sidewalk safety is especially important. Having bike lanes such as the one running alongside Ginn Field, are town assets that needs to be maintained and expanded. In addition, traffic calming initiatives especially on the central arteries all over Winchester need to be addressed and funded.
Why should voters elect you to represent them?
I currently serve on the School Committee, the Capital Planning Committee, and the State of the Town Committee. In each of these roles, I have worked tirelessly to work collaboratively towards shared goals. But beyond experience, what truly drives me is a genuine commitment to Winchester. Public service is a responsibility I take seriously — and one I am grateful to carry. I am proud of the work we’ve done, and I’m eager to continue serving our community with energy, integrity, and transparency.
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